Cosca Regional Park Boat House Replacement, Site Accessibility, and Stormwater Improvements Design Build

The Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission (M-NCPPC) is soliciting proposals for a design-build project at Cosca Regional Park in Clinton, Maryland. The scope of work includes the replacement of the boathouse, site accessibility improvements, and stormwater management upgrades. Key deliverables involve a comprehensive design process ranging from conceptual design to final construction documents, with a specific requirement that at least 60% of the site heating be provided via geothermal systems. The facility must be eligible for LEED Zero Certification and adhere to M-NCPPC 2010 ADA Standards and the 2024 Park and Recreation Design Guidelines. The estimated budget for the project is 3 million dollars. The selection process is a two-stage evaluation where technical proposals must score at least 72 out of 90 points to proceed to the price proposal opening. Evaluation criteria are weighted across concept design, project team experience, project approach, key personnel, community outreach strategy, and pricing. Awarding is based on the highest-ranked, most responsible, and responsive proposal, rather than price alone. Qualified firms must submit a bid bond of 5% of the total price proposal, provide evidence of bonding capacity, and submit audited financial statements or tax returns. The contract is governed by General Conditions for Design/Build, requiring strict adherence to material handling, storage, and quality control standards, with payments processed within 30 days of invoice approval.